The National Grid are embarking on a project to upgrade the electricity transmission grid owing to the increased production of energy within the UK.
Previously known as East Anglia Green, the Norfolk to Tilbury pylon scheme is part of National Grid's Great Grid Upgrade, aiming to create greener and more affordable energy to homes and businesses. However, with many of the new sources of energy being planned for the East of England, the current electricity transmission network in the area would not be able to accommodate the increase in production.
The current proposals for this scheme would see a network of brand new pylons being created to run from Norwich, down to Tilbury in Essex. Where the route passes through an Area of Natural Beauty in Dedham Vale, the cables will be buried underground. As more sources of electricity are brought into service, they will be able to be connected to the network with ease.
Bramford to Twinstead is a specific part of the scheme running through Dedham Vale with the existing network capacity being upgraded. The plan for this specific section is to replace 27km of overhead lines and replace with new pylons, and 11km of underground cabling,
Holmes & Hills will continue to monitor the progress of the scheme and full updates can be found by following the relevant link from the summary updates below.
Holmes & Hills offers early stage advice to property and landowners affected by the proposed East Anglia Green pylons scheme.
Update on the timings for consultation periods of the proposed East Anglia Green pylons scheme.
Holmes & Hills met with National Grid and it's agent Fisher German at a recent "drop-in" session, and the resultant information has been published.
Updates on the progress and information available regarding both the East Anglia Green and Bramford to Twinstead pylon schemes.
Update on the Norwich to Tilbury pylon scheme now the public consultation period has opened.
Holmes & Hills offers an update on the Norwich to Tilbury pylon scheme, as it is understood landowners are now being contacted by National Grid agents regarding access to land for preliminary surveys.
Update on the Bramford to Twinstead update now the public examination of the scheme has been closed. Holmes & Hills offer information regarding the next steps.
Holmes & Hills have collated some frequently answered questions regarding the Norwich to Tilbury pylon scheme, posed by our clients.
Details of the talks being delivered by Holmes & Hills to members of the Pylons East Anglia group.
Holmes & Hills takes a look at the latest announcement regarding the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement.
Specialist CPO solicitor, Catherine Hibbert, takes a look at the latest update on the Great Grid Upgrade in East Anglia, including discussions around the proposed option of underground cabling for the Waveney Valley.
The Planning Inspectorate has indicated that they anticipate that National Grid will submit a formal development consent application to them during the period June-August 2025 to authorise the proposed 184 kilometre Norwich To Tilbury pylon Scheme. The Planning Inspectorate will then have 28 days in which to confirm acceptance of the application for examination and will take into account the adequacy of the information supporting the application before reaching their decision in this regard. The formal application, assuming it is accepted, will confirm the final route of the proposed Scheme and will set out in detail the land which will be directly affected by the proposals. Those landowners affected by the proposals will then be able to register with the Planning Inspectorate in order that they can have their say in relation to the Scheme. There will be opportunities to view relevant plans and evidence prepared by National Grid and participate in any public examination of the Scheme proposals by lodging written objections/representations and/ or attendance at/ participation in the examination itself. If you have land affected by the Scheme proposals and need advice on how to best protect your interests, please do not hesitate to contact one of our team of specialist compulsory purchase and development consent solicitors.
National Grid will be submitting the Development Consent Order to the Planning Inspectorate on the 28th August. The Planning Inspectorate will then have 28 days to confirm the acceptance of the application for examination. The application will set out in detail the land which will be directly affected by the proposal. If the application is accepted it will then go through a six-month examination period, and the Planning Inspectorate will prepare a report on the application along with their recommendations for the Secretary of State to consider. The Secretary of State then has a further three months to make a decision on whether to grant or refuse development consent.
If you land is affected by the Scheme and you would like advice, please do not hesitate to the contact the CPO/DCO specialist team here at Holmes & Hills on 01206 593933. We would be pleased to undertake a preliminary review for you in, where we would check your title, the impact of the current proposals on your title interests and outline the scope of any claim for compensation. We could offer this initial review for a fixed fee of £399 plus VAT.
Holmes & Hills have a specialist team of compulsory purchase solicitors, with extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with CPO/DCO and blight claims. If you think the Norwich to Tilbury pylon scheme will affect your land or property, contact one of the team for advice.
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